Bear artists are experimenting with a wide variety of fabrics and furs, to the delight of collectors everywhere.

While there are benefits to following tradition, sometimes it’s good to break away from the norm. Whether you are a bear collector or a soft-sculpture artist, trying something new can be exciting! With the multitude of unique bear-making fabrics available, diversifying one’s collection is easier than ever before.

Displaying your collectible teddy bears can be just as fun and imaginative as when you were a child arranging stuffed animals around the table for a tea party. Whether you display your bears in one room or throughout your home, creating a special space for your treasured teddies adds to the delight of collecting.

The Puppenhausmuseum in Basel, Switzerland, displays thousands of vintage teddies and dolls in spectacular vignettes.

Imagine 2,500 vintage teddy bears under one roof. Add hundreds of doll houses ranging from Victorian to contemporary and even more antique toys from the 18th and 19th centuries, and you’ve got a collector’s dream museum. The Puppenhausmuseum in Basel, Switzerland, is four floors of teddy bear and toy amusement for families, children and anyone with a soft spot for cuddly creatures.